Self-build dwelling at Land Adjacent To Kencott Cottages, Kencot

What was proposed

The application sought a detached two-storey self-build home with access, parking, amenity space and associated works.

“Application Details: Erection of a detached two-storey self-build dwelling with access, parking, amenity space and associated works.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site was an undeveloped paddock with an open-fronted agricultural building, stone walls, a field-gate access and conservation-area status.

“The application site comprises an undeveloped area of paddock and modest, open-fronted agricultural building adjacent to the main thoroughfare running through the village. The site is bounded by characterful stone walls and benefits from access via a field gate.”

“The site is situated within the Kencot Conservation Area ('CA') and is located approximately 80m to the north of the grade II listed Manor Farmhouse. There are a number of locally listed buildings in close proximity including Kencot Cottages, Shillbrook House and De Rougemont.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

A barn conversion application was withdrawn, and no lawful development application followed advice about a proposed office use.

“In March 2021 application ref. 21/01063/FUL was submitted seeking consent for the conversion of the existing barn on the site to form three multi-use units with associated works. That application was withdrawn, prior to determination, in June 2021.”

“In October 2021, an application was made under Class R of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 for a material change in the use of the land from an agricultural barn to an office.”

Officer report

Written comments

Four comments supported development in principle, although concerns were raised about the dwelling’s design and appearance.

“The application has attracted four comments from. All support the principle of development but one comment is classified as neutral as it raises concerns over the design and appearance of the dwelling. The following other points are raised in support comments:”

Officer report

Who spoke

A parish council representative and the applicant spoke in support, highlighting design changes, community support and the self-build element.

The vote

The proposal to approve the application contrary to the officer recommendation was proposed, seconded and agreed.

“The Planning Officer confirmed that this would be protected by virtue of its size and location and remained outside of the application site. The proposal to permit the application contrary to the officer recommendation was proposed by Cllr Brooker and seconded by Cllr Walker. It was put to the vote and agreed by the Sub- Committee.”

Minutes